POLICE have released this image of a man they want to speak to over the sexual assault of a woman.

The woman was 26 and from York, and travelling on a train to Durham on Thursday, October 8, between 7.30am and 8.15am.

A spokeswoman for British Transport Police said the woman was sat next to the window when the man sat beside her and attempted to engage her in conversation before kissing her cheek and touching her breasts.

PC Amanda Timlin said: "The victim, who is receiving counselling following the incident, was brave enough to come forward and report this incident and we have managed to produce an efitof her attacker.

"If you recognise him please contact us. He has been described as Indian with a number of moles on his face and he was wearing a grey or black business suit.

"No one should have to experience unwanted sexual behaviour such as this. We take all reports of this nature seriously and we will do everything in our power to support the victim and trace the man responsible."

Can you help?

If you recognise the man, phone 0800 405040, or text 61016, quoting reference PSUB/B2 of November 27. Alternatively, phone Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.